The new Peninsula Paris sits just steps away from the Arc de Triomphe and Avenue des Champs Elysées, at 19 Avenue Kléber in the heart of the 16th arrondissement.

The property is a late 19th century classic French-style building, which first opened in 1908 as the Hotel Majestic. One of Paris' most famous landmarks, the Majestic "grand hotel" enjoyed 40 years hosting the rich and famous, the titled and tycoons, together with leading lights in the world of the arts, literature and music during the "Belle Epoque" and "Années Folles", when Paris was at the height of its creativity and glamour.

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Historical highlights include George Gershwin composing "An American in Paris" while staying at the hotel in 1928, while the Paris Peace Accords, negotiated by Henry Kissinger and bringing the Vietnam War to a close, were signed in 1973 in the salon which is today Le Bar Kléber.

Next month (1 August 2014) the hotel opens its doors again as the Peninsula Paris. Watch the video to see inside the hotel, hear about its history, and the task of restoring the historic building...